Radio doings (Dec 1930-Jun1932)

r ii — and That that, we dare the present Mr. Weems to use one in his orchestra. The Paris Inn, broadcasting nightly over KJVX from 11 :00 to 12:00, according to Mrs. Carter's boy, Jack, announcer, has added a new attraction in the form (and what a form) of Dona 1 d Wilgenkamp, diminutive singing waiter, who stands sixfeet seven and a half. He is considered the only deep basso who can sing so high, avers Bert Rovere. George Olsen, now signed under an exclusive Columbia contract, is now at the Club Richman, New York, and can be heard every night except Sunday at 8:45. And still they come! Two more Montana stations, KGHL of Billings, and KGIR, Butte, have been added to the National Broadcasting Company network. • Surprising results have been obtained through a new KNX policy of turning over three afternoons a week to its staff to do with as it pleases. Various announcers and continuity writers who have been assigned periods for producing programs have revealed unexpected talents. Drury Lane, tenor, started the ball rolling by presenting a program of Hawaiian sketches. Stuart Buchanan followed with a program of poetry with musical accompaniment, and Mike Kelly, colorful young Irish writer, created a program of Irish descriptive sketches, interspersed by Irish songs by petite Mary York. Can't tell! Something might develop out of these programs. Such popularity must be deserved. "On With the Show." KYA nightly revue, has taken on the atmosphere of a real theater by the addition of a spotlight. The room is darkened, and the artists have to strut their stuff under the glare of the spot. The orchestra boys aren't so hot for the idea, for they now have to memorize all of the musical scores, but "On With the Show" continues to pack them in, and after Here's a good one. Everett Cutting, KVI technician, was blithely repairing the studio equipment the other day, and by way of test (in the line of duty) was vocally inflicting the spirited melody of "When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba," when through some error at the control, Mr. Cutting's lusty rendition was given immortality by busy housewives in western Washington. "Precious Gems Doth Hide in Strange Places." The beloved black-browed villain of the screen, Noah Beery, is fast gaining radio popularity through his weekly appearances before the KMTR mike. He's on every Friday night at 7:15. We're hearing a lot about the Sunday Hi-Jinks program re cently inaugurated at KFWB at eight every Sunday evening. According to vox populi, the new feature is going over in a gargantuan manner. Double your income! Earn while you learn, and be the life of the party. Someday you may be as fortunate as Bing Crosby, who is now putting a yearly pittance of $10,000 a week (every week) into his jeans, according to a recent report. He used to get about $150 at the Ambassador, we understand. Gosh, why can't I sing! Seth Parker! A magical name in radio. The young man with an idea and suddenly discovered talent who has taken America by its heartstrings. In his many personal appearances throughout the United States, Phillips Lord and his little band are packing theaters and halls with record crowds. So many persons had to be turned away in every city that it has been arranged for him to make a return tour, probably in February. "Whaddya mean — she's a little flat? RADIO DOINGS Page Thirty-one